The Biggest Mistake I See in Dog Separation Anxiety Cases One of the biggest mistakes I see in separation anxiety cases is owners either being told to jump straight into training or trying to help their dog themselves by following generic advice they find online: Desensitise the baby gate Work on pre-departure cues. Use food/chews to build duration. Of course, these techniques all have their place, and for some dogs they can be valuable parts of a behaviour plan. BUT! before